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I’m So Relieved That Pokemon Legends: Z-A Makes Getting Mega Greninja Easier Than Expected

Hearing that the Kalos starter Megas would be locked behind Pokemon Legends: Z-A's online battles had me concerned, but those fears are no more.

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After 392 Hours in Baldur's Gate 3, Here's How I Always Treat Shadowheart
After 392 Hours in Baldur's Gate 3, Here's How I Always Treat Shadowheart

Shadowheart might seem mysterious and unapproachable in the early hours of Baldur's Gate 3, but here are my tips for winning her approval.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A New Mega Evolution Tier List

Pokemon Legends: Z-A introduces a total of 26 new Mega Evolutions, but some of them are much better than others, including starters.

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Everything in the Pokemon Gen 10 Teraleak Explained

Images and documents related to Pokemon Gen 10 games, allegedly called Pokemon Wind and Wave, have surfaced online detailing their new content.

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Helldivers 2’s Personal Orders are Officially More ‘Personal,’ But There’s a Cost

Helldivers 2's Personal Orders of yore may be on the mend, but I'm not sure that this choice is for the best regarding Warbond medals.

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Diablo 4 Season 10 Got Me Back into the Game With a Little Help from Some Unexpected Friends

I'm hopping into Diablo 4 Season 10, marking the first time I've revisited the game since launch, and one build sealed the deal for me with cuteness.

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Steam’s Latest Horror Hit isn’t for Everyone, But It’s Perfect for Me

Steam is now home to one of my favorite new horror games, which stews in anxiety and atmosphere, rather than relying on cheap jump scares.

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I'm Already Mourning the Borderlands 4 Patch Notes for October 16 [UPDATE]

The Borderlands 4 patch notes for October 16 signaled buffs for certain builds, but worse for mine.

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Helldivers 2: Only 1 S-Tier Secondary Weapon is Virtually Unbeatable

No other secondary weapon in Helldivers 2 comes anywhere near the value of one, in particular, that is OP in terms of sheer destruction and utility.

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After 2,061 Hours in The Sims 4, I Always Come Back to These 4 Careers

No matter how often I play The Sims 4, these 4 career paths have me in a chokehold for their distinctive gameplay, income potential, and fun factor.

New Sims Game Isn’t For Everyone, But It’s Perfect for Me
New Sims Game Isn’t For Everyone, But It’s Perfect for Me 

This upcoming Sims game might not be for everyone, but I can't wait to experience its new life on Apple Arcade. Here's why you should be excited, too.

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4 of Helldivers 2’s Worst Boosters Deserve a Second Wind

Helldivers 2's booster meta is built atop a graveyard of soulless gameplay modifiers, and exhuming the worst of them may be questionable.

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Helldivers 2’s Biggest Leak Has Officially Sprung from Pandora’s Box

Helldivers 2 has suddenly lifted the veil on its worst-kept secret, which lends credence to the live-service shooter's most game-changing leak.

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After 392 Hours in Baldur's Gate 3, This Upcoming Dungeons & Dragons Book Feels Like The DLC We'll Never Get

I spent countless hours playing Baldur's Gate 3 and mourn that there won't be any DLC. Still, this upcoming D&D book feels like the next big thing.

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In Defense of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Gravemaker Killstreak
In Defense of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Controversial Wallhack Scorestreak

Despite the controversy around Black Ops 7's new wallhacking Scorestreak, it's a fun addition that isn't as overpowered as some players might think.

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Helldivers 2’s Most Unconventional ‘Weapon’ Has the Potential to Break the Best Booster Meta

If Helldivers 2 ever wants to demolish its own S-tier booster meta, it can't continue to overlook its most unorthodox yet OP weapon.

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I’m Finally Getting Back Into Fallout 76 After 6 Years, But Not Because of The Ghoul

As much as I adore The Ghoul from Amazon’s Fallout series, he’s not the reason I’m getting back into Fallout 76 after over half a decade.

Forget Spirit’s Eve, I’m Spending Spooky Season in This Stardew Valley-Like MMO
Forget Spirit’s Eve, I’m Spending Spooky Season in This Stardew Valley-Like MMO

This spooky season, I hope cozy gamers will follow me as I leave Stardew Valley's Spirit's Eve in favor of a fresher event in a Stardew-like cozy MMO.

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Marvel Rivals’ Daredevil is Getting Plenty of Skins in Season 4.5, But Not the Ones I Want

Marvel Rivals just revealed a bunch of Daredevil costumes releasing this month, and, overall, I'm not enthusiastic about them.

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After Playing the Black Ops 7 Beta, I'm Worried About This Year's Call of Duty

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's early access beta is out now, giving fans the chance to play multiplayer and Zombies.

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